The new smartphones of 2016 [VIDEO]

If you thought smartphones couldn't get any better, 2016 will see some exciting new features for smartphones including retina scanners and swap-out batteries.

Matthew Moniz from MobileSyrup (seen in the video above) gives a indepth analysis of what we can expect from the Top 5. Here's a quick breakdown of the highlights:

SAMSUNG GALAXY S7, S7 EDGE

• bigger screens on both models

• S7 rumoured to be water resistant

• faster charging capability - 0 to 100% in 30 mins

• better camera capabilities

• retina scanner (rumoured)

LG G5

• swap-out battery function

• bigger size to 5.6 inches

• dual cameras on the back to allow for wider shots and lower light

• iris scanner

• accessories can plug directly in to the phone in the magic slot (eg: an additional camera)

IPHONE 5SE

• a more affordable iPhone

• same size as the 5s

• simlar specs and features of the iPhone 6

• no 3D touch

GOOGLE's 2016 NEXUS

• HTC rumoured to make two models

• Google rumoured to produce phones itself going forward instead which means they can optimise hardware and software together

HTC ONE M10

• likely to resemble A9

• 3-4GB ram

• quick charging battery

• getting rid of the front external speakers to reduce the size of the phone